2 Cash - Shaoxi Yuanbao; Regular script; Guang; with year; iron
2 (1191) year| Iron | - | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Guangzong (宋光宗) (1189-1194) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 2 (1191) |
| Calendar | Chinese - Shaoxi era |
| Value | 2 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#218722 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram to the right and one to the left.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 二 光
Translation:
Guang / Er
Guangzhou (city) / Year 2
Edge
Plain
Comment
The mintmarks Ding and Guang are presumably from the same mint (Dingcheng mint in Guangzhou). The two different mintmarks may indicate confusion over which one to use.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at that time, as most coins were made of copper, silver, or gold. The use of iron in coinage was likely a result of a shortage of other metals or a deliberate choice to create a distinctive currency. This coin's unique composition makes it stand out among other coins of the time and adds to its historical significance.
